Drew is a producer, writer, mother, silence breaker. On December 14th, 2017 she was on the front page of the New York Times where she told Jodi Kantor that Russell Simmons raped her when she worked at Def Jam in the early 90’s. We talk about what it took to come forward, to call out such a famous and powerful perpetrator, and her decision to no longer be governed by fear In every area of her life.
Drew is featured with survivors Sheri Hines and Sil Abrams in the widely anticipated new documentary ON THE RECORD On HBO Max.The movie centers on allegations of sexual assault against Russell Simmons and is exquisitely directed by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering. The movie is released today. (5/27/20)
